Product Description

CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Beautiful calico-coloured seed heads mature above plants up to 2.4m (8′) tall. Leaves of young plants are tender and tasty raw or steamed. Sow more densely if growing for greens – farther apart for large, full-size plants. Dry harvested Quinoa seeds completely, and rinse them thoroughly to remove a bitter coating prior to use. After cutting and drying the seed heads in late summer, bash the seeds about in a pillow case or yard waste bag to loosen them from the stems. Then it’s easy to remove the chaff to end up with pure, clean seeds for eating and planting. And yes – it grows well in BC and in the Pacific Northwest. Feedback from Ontario growers who grew Brightest Brilliant Organic is very positive as well.

Matures in 100 days(Open-pollinated seeds)

How to Grow Quinoa

Quinoa greens are packed with vitamins and minerals, and have a nice, mild taste. The seeds can be ground into a flour that is gluten free, or simply cooked like rice. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Quinoa from seed Guide and grow some delicious, nutritious grains this season for your family.

LatinChenopodium quinoa
Family: Amaranthaceae

Difficulty
Easy

We Recommend:Brightest Brilliant Rainbow (QN100) is one of the most attractive looking of all food crops – and then you get to eat it! We love this certified organic variety that is produced here in the Pacific Northwest.

Season & ZoneSeason: Warm seasonExposure: Full sunZone: 4 and up

Timing
Direct sow in late April to the end of May, while night temperatures are still cool. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Seeds should germinate in 4-10 days.

Growing
Ideal pH: 6.0-7.5. Use a well-drained, loamy soil with added orgnaic matter. Keep weeded, but otherwise quinoa is drought tolerant and undemanding. It’s a great plant for xeriscaping, and looks good at the back of a floral border.

Harvest
Harvest any time after seeds have changed from green to their calico colours, even after light frost. Read more about How to Harvest Quinoa.